Chardonnay 2024

Wine Description for Chardonnay 2024 by Klaus Vorgrimmler

Character

Klaus Vorgrimmler interprets the international Chardonnay variety with a Baden signature – clear, precise and with palpable freshness. The 2024 vintage benefits from a growing season that favoured elegance over opulence. The minimal residual sweetness underscores the dry, straightforward character that is typical of the new generation of Baden winemakers who understand Chardonnay not as a creamy status symbol, but as an expression of origin.

Terroir & Origin

Baden, Germany’s warmest wine region, offers Chardonnay ideal conditions – sufficient warmth for physiological ripeness, yet the cooling influences of the Black Forest or Kaiserstuhl preserve the vibrant acidity structure. The region lies on the same latitude as Burgundy, which explains the affinity for the variety. Vorgrimmler’s vineyards benefit from the volcanic or calcareous soils that characterise Baden and lend the Chardonnay mineral depth.

Variety & Vinification

Chardonnay is the chameleon variety par excellence – neutral enough to convey terroir and winemaking signature. In Baden, it shows itself tighter and more focused than in warmer regions. Vorgrimmler presumably relies on controlled vinification that respects the fruit without masking it. The clear stylistic approach suggests stainless steel tanks or restrained oak use – an approach that preserves primary fruit and freshness. The young 2024 vintage showcases the variety in its most immediate form: accessible, vibrant, unpretentious.

Food Pairing Recommendations

The versatility of Chardonnay truly shines here: poultry in light sauce, steamed fish or scallops harmonise beautifully with the clear structure. Goat’s cheese, asparagus risotto or pasta with cream sauces also find an elegant companion in this wine. The fresh acidity makes it an ideal partner for sushi or lightly sautéed vegetables – a modern, uncomplicated food companion.